Anemia of prematurity risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Asra Firdous, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of anemia of prematurity are preterm birth, low birth weight, and excess blood loss during phlebotomy.
Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of anemia of prematurity include[1][2]
- Premature birth
- Low birth weight
- Excess blood loss during phlebotomy for laboratory investigation in preterm infants
Less common risk factors in the development of anemia of prematurity include[3]
- Family history of anemia
- Multiple gestations
- Anemia during pregnancy
- Complications during pregnancy and delivery
- Excess blood loss during delivery
- Twin-twin transfusion
References
- ↑ Strauss RG (2010). "Anaemia of prematurity: pathophysiology and treatment". Blood Rev. 24 (6): 221–5. doi:10.1016/j.blre.2010.08.001. PMC 2981681. PMID 20817366.
- ↑ Alan S, Arsan S (2015). "Prevention of the anaemia of prematurity". Int J Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2 (3–4): 99–106. doi:10.1016/j.ijpam.2015.10.001. PMC 6372412. PMID 30805447.
- ↑ Sekretar LB (1998). "[The risk factors for early anemia in premature infants]". Lik Sprava (6): 114–7. PMID 9844893.